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Overview

Forced to confront the death of his daughter following a fatal encounter with drugs, ex-military soldier Andy becomes hell-bent on finding those responsible. With nothing to lose, a violent criminal underworld unravels in his wake.

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Tip Cullen

Tom Leigh

Luke Solomon

Steven Blades

Director:

James Clarke, Daniel Shepherd

Writer:

James Clarke, Sam Seeley, Daniel Shepherd

Release Date:

2025-01-24

Run Time:

116m

Tagline:

Created by and starring former Royal Marines Commandos.

Genres:

Action Thriller

Keywords:

army mental health military post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) royal marines soldier

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Vote Average: 6.3/10

Vote Count: 49 Votes

Movie Popularity: 1.036

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 10:18 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Following the aftermath of a catastrophic mission, a battle-hardened commando is forced into a gritty underworld to track down a rogue element from his past. As he navigates a web of betrayal within his own ranks, he has to decide if he’s fighting for queen and country or just a pained sense of personal vengeance. It’s a raw, low-budget British action thriller that leans into the visceral reality of veteran life and the shadow world of private security, proving that some soldiers never truly leave the battlefield. THE PROS This is an absolute win for fans of "Brit-flick" action. It hits a 7 because it swaps Hollywood gloss for a sincere, mud-and-blood grit that feels incredibly honest. The hand-to-hand combat is a banger—fast, messy, and lacking the over-choreographed dance moves of bigger blockbusters. The lead gives a pained, stoic performance that captures the quiet intensity of a man who has seen too much. It’s an epic example of how to make a high-stakes thriller on a tight budget by focusing on atmospheric tension and realistic tactical movement. For a UK indie, the production value is a fair shout, delivering a cold, industrial aesthetic that fits the narrative perfectly. THE CONS It stays at a 7 because the plot follows a fairly standard "betrayed soldier" blueprint, which can feel a bit like a "head scratcher" if you’re looking for a groundbreaking narrative. It misses a higher mark because some of the secondary acting is a touch stiff, and the dialogue occasionally leans too hard into gritty military clichés. The pacing sags slightly in the middle during the exposition-heavy scenes, and the low budget is occasionally apparent in some of the larger-scale effects. It’s an honest effort, but it lacks the polish needed to push it into the top-tier of the genre. THE VERDICT 7/10. A gritty, honest, and punchy British thriller that hits hard where it counts. It’s a win for fans of grounded action and an epic showcase of what can be done with a strong lead and a bit of tactical grit. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • The film utilized several real-life veterans in both the cast and the crew to ensure the tactical movements and military lingo were authentic to the British Special Forces experience. • Much of the film was shot in abandoned industrial locations around the UK, using natural light and shadows to hide the budget constraints and enhance the gritty, noir-inspired atmosphere. • The director insisted on minimal CGI for the fight sequences, relying on practical stunts and close-quarters combat training to give the film its visceral, "un-AI" feel. THE VIBE Like a rainy night in a concrete car park. It smells of damp wool, cold tobacco, and the metallic tang of a spent shell casing.

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Tip Cullen

Tom Leigh

Luke Solomon

Steven Blades

Andy Gatenby

Kevin Golding

Franky Lankester

Alex Montagnani

Will Bowden

Denver White

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 11:18 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

THE SUMMARY
Following the aftermath of a catastrophic mission, a battle-hardened commando is forced into a gritty underworld to track down a rogue element from his past. As he navigates a web of betrayal within his own ranks, he has to decide if he’s fighting for queen and country or just a pained sense of personal vengeance. It’s a raw, low-budget British action thriller that leans into the visceral reality of veteran life and the shadow world of private security, proving that some soldiers never truly leave the battlefield.

THE PROS
This is an absolute win for fans of “Brit-flick” action. It hits a 7 because it swaps Hollywood gloss for a sincere, mud-and-blood grit that feels incredibly honest. The hand-to-hand combat is a banger—fast, messy, and lacking the over-choreographed dance moves of bigger blockbusters. The lead gives a pained, stoic performance that captures the quiet intensity of a man who has seen too much. It’s an epic example of how to make a high-stakes thriller on a tight budget by focusing on atmospheric tension and realistic tactical movement. For a UK indie, the production value is a fair shout, delivering a cold, industrial aesthetic that fits the narrative perfectly.

THE CONS
It stays at a 7 because the plot follows a fairly standard “betrayed soldier” blueprint, which can feel a bit like a “head scratcher” if you’re looking for a groundbreaking narrative. It misses a higher mark because some of the secondary acting is a touch stiff, and the dialogue occasionally leans too hard into gritty military clichés. The pacing sags slightly in the middle during the exposition-heavy scenes, and the low budget is occasionally apparent in some of the larger-scale effects. It’s an honest effort, but it lacks the polish needed to push it into the top-tier of the genre.

THE VERDICT
7/10. A gritty, honest, and punchy British thriller that hits hard where it counts. It’s a win for fans of grounded action and an epic showcase of what can be done with a strong lead and a bit of tactical grit.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• The film utilized several real-life veterans in both the cast and the crew to ensure the tactical movements and military lingo were authentic to the British Special Forces experience.

• Much of the film was shot in abandoned industrial locations around the UK, using natural light and shadows to hide the budget constraints and enhance the gritty, noir-inspired atmosphere.

• The director insisted on minimal CGI for the fight sequences, relying on practical stunts and close-quarters combat training to give the film its visceral, “un-AI” feel.

THE VIBE
Like a rainy night in a concrete car park. It smells of damp wool, cold tobacco, and the metallic tang of a spent shell casing.

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